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esencial

essential

adjective eh-sen-SYAHL Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Usage Note

Esencial is invariable for gender (el componente esencial, la parte esencial) and typically follows the noun in attributive position, though it may precede for emphasis. The adverb form esencialmente (essentially) is common in academic writing.

Examples

"El agua es esencial para la vida."

Natural Translation

Water is essential for life.

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